2025 ERISA Plan Compliance Calendar
The dates that plan sponsors cannot miss next year
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Make Your 2025 Plan Sponsor of the Year Nominations by December 31
The award recognizes plan sponsors that go above and beyond in their efforts to help...
Survey Findings
Total assets in NQDC plans grew to $198.8 billion from $172.6 billion one year earlier.
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Behind the 401(k) Match: Why Employers Offer It and How to Best Design It
Implementing an effective employer contribution strategy requires plan sponsors to consider timing, costs and the workforce’s specific financial needs.
Trump Names Fiserv CEO as His Social Security Administration Commissioner
Selection of Frank Bisignano suggests a focus on operational efficiency and administration over sweeping policy reforms.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Prudential promotes Global Investment Leader Sullivan to CEO; Collins joins Alerus as retirement sales consultant; ERISA Attorney Haralampu joins the...
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Rothification, AI Advancements Among Expected Retirement Plan Trends for 2025
The head of institutional investor advice at Vanguard shares her predictions for retirement plan trends next year.
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Product & Service Launches
Fiduciary In A Box and Homa Health launch AI-powered ERISA contract review tool; Wespath debuts fossil-fuel-free funds for institutional investors;...
Cryptocurrency Assets Make Up Small Part of 401(k) Market, GAO Finds
The government watchdog warned that crypto assets have uniquely high volatility and their returns can come with ‘considerable risk.’
Fidelity Highlights Auto-Portability as Way to Combat Cash-Outs in Q3 Report
The firm also reported record account balances in 401(k) and 403(b) accounts.
State Auto-IRA Challenges Demonstrate Need for Federal Retirement Program, per BPC
A recent paper published by the Bipartisan Policy Center pointed out flaws in auto-IRA programs and argued in support of...
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New Jersey Auto-IRA Program Reaches $1M in Retirement Savings
Approved in 2019, RetireReady NJ launched in July in coordination with Vestwell.
Workplace Plan Portability Network Supports 5M Participants
One year after launch, the network to transfer stranded workplace balances between participating recordkeepers is live with about 15,000 plans.
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Keynote: The Resurging Workforce: Optimism and Expectations for the Future
Roger Gray shares insights from Bank of America’s Workplace Benefits Report covering everything from optimism in the workplace, to pay equity and steps employers can take to improve workplace wellness.
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A New Metric to Measure How Annuities Can Help Maximize Retirement Income
TIAA’s analysis can offer perspective on whether purchasing an annuity can help retirees access more money per year.
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“Executive” Decisions
Do you offer a nonqualified deferred compensation plan for executives or are you considering doing so? Learn about trends in plan design and funding and about the role nonqualified plans can play in...
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Precision in Protection: Using Guaranteed Lifetime Income and Managed Accounts to Improve Outcomes
Increased longevity, market uncertainty and inflation present a challenge to traditional retirement planning approaches. At the same time, the impact of these risks can vary dramatically based on the personal situation of each...
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Breaking Down Invisible Barriers: What’s Standing Between Employees and Retirement Readiness?
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The Retirement Industry 2024
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2025 ERISA Plan Compliance Calendar
The dates that plan sponsors cannot miss next year
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2024 Plan Sponsors in Conversation
How some exceptional plan sponsors are improving their workers’ financial health.
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Counting the Costs
Even with the fees, a 401(k) is a good investment for participant...
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Income Solution Fees: A Primer
As more plan sponsors consider incorporating lifetime income options into their retirement...
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